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Skelwith Fold Caravan Park - Glamping
About
Situated in the heart of the Lakes close to Ambleside and a short distance from Windermere and Keswick, our award-winning site boasts friendly staff, a range of fantastic facilities and beautiful woodland scenery.
Our range of glamping options has revolutionised short breaks in this part of the British countryside. Now you can visit the stunning surroundings of the Lake District and sleep nestled within the very heart of the natural environment that inspired the likes of Turner, Romney and Beatrix Potter.
We’re proud to offer a selection of glamping accommodation. They’re ideal for guests looking for something that stands out from the crowd. Our quirky self-catering options offer visitors the opportunity to stay somewhere out of the ordinary and experience the beauty of the Lake District from a unique base.
Escape to Skelwith Fold with our glamping accommodation in the Lake District, where you have a choice between staying in a Family Hideaway or a Safari Tent. Our unique places to stay are well suited to families looking for something a bit different during a holiday in the Lakes. The quirky accommodation is set in idyllic locations around our woodland holiday park.
Guide Prices
Number of Rooms / Units
130
Room / Unit Type Room / Unit Tariff*
Touring Pitches - £27.60 per touring pitch per night normally with one car and up to 6 people
Fully Serviced (Premium) Pitch - £40.60 per touring pitch per night normally with one car and up to 6 people
Glamping Hideaway (sleeps 2) - from £670.70 per week for 2 persons
Glamping Family Hideaway (sleeps 6) - from £1,179.00 per week for 6 persons
Number One Cottage (sleeps 6) - from £1,908 per week for 6 persons
The Greenhouse Cottage (sleeps 16) from £3,710 per week for 10 persons
*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Opening Times
| Season (1 Mar 2026 - 20 Nov 2026) |
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Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible Rooms
- Autism Friendly
Booking & Payment Details
- Online Booking Possible
Catering
- Barbecue
- Foodshop/mobile foodshop
Children
- Children welcome
- Children's outdoor play area
- Cots available
- High chairs available
Cooking Facilities
- Cooker
- Dishwasher
- Electric Hob
- Freezer
- Fridge Freezer
- Microwave cooker
- Oven
Heating Facilities
- Central heating
Laundry Facilities
- Drying facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Leisure Facilities
- Free WIFI
Linen & Bedding
- Linen provided
- Towels Provided
Park Facilities
- Dish washing facilities
- Drinking water
- Grass
- Lighting throughout park
Parking
- EV Charging
- Free Parking on Site
Property Facilities
- Gift shop
- Pet Friendly
- Postbox
- Public toilets
- Telephone (public)
- Television available
- WiFi or internet access
Room/Unit Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Scenic view
- Shower
- Television
Target Markets
- Couples
- Families
Tripadvisor
Awards
- Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016 - Trip Advisor Awards
Trip Advisor - Travellers Choice 2022
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
From the South: Leave the M6 at Junction 36 signposted Kendal and the Lake District (A591). Proceed straight on at the next roundabout heading for Windermere and Ambleside. Continue along this road until you reach the Waterhead Traffic Lights. At this point turn left (A5075) beside the lake and follow the signs for Hawkshead. Turn left at the Rugby Club, then cross over the bridge (narrow bridge, care should be taken). Take the first left turning at Clappersgate heading towards Hawkshead (B5286).We are approximately 1 mile along this road on the right.
From the North: Leave the M6 at Junction 40 then follow the (A66) west to Keswick, (do not be tempted by your Sat Nav or map to follow the A592 over the Kirkstone Pass via Patterdale to Ambleside). Pass the village of Threlkeld ignoring the signs for Windermere B5322 and head towards Keswick. You will then pick up the signs for the A591. Follow this road until you reach Ambleside, go through the village (one way) when the road divides into two lanes get into the right hand lane then follow the signs for the (A5075) Hawkshead, and then follow the above Southern directions from the Rugby Club.
SatNav Users, IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Our postcode, when entered into most SatNav systems will bring you to a locked gate. If you wish to use SatNav please use our road name B5286 or LA22 0HY which will direct you past our front gate. Look out for our front gate on your right. If you have any problems with these directions please telephone us for assistance.
Public Transport Directions
From Windermere or Ambleside, you can get on the 505 Stagecoach bus which stops outside our front gates.
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